Raven Ultra Ice Axe

Black diamond raven ultra ice axe.

Raven ultra ice axe.

The black diamond raven ultra ice axe is the ideal axe for ski mountaineering and light alpine climbing this ultralight axe features a streamlined design in a durable strong and compact package. Even though it weighs only 12oz in a 50cm length the raven ultra is still completely functional and easily stands up to the abuse alpine tools take on a regular basis. The raven pro s only real downsides are its adze performance and sub standard steep snow and ice climbing ability. Raven ultra ice axe black diamond built the raven ultra ice axe for fast and light alpine routes and technical ski mountaineering.

The number of different modular headed ice axes has increased in the past few years and manufacturers are responding to this rapidly growing hybrid category. Another piolet that beats out the raven ultra is the petzl glacier literide at at 11 2oz but the raven ultra truly is a contender for best ice axe in terms of lightweight ness to overall performance. Black diamond raven ice axe with grip anodized light gray 4 6 out of 5 stars 77. Rei members get back an estimated 8 50 on this item as part of their member dividend.

Its lighter version has a slightly profiled shaft with an ergonomic trapezoidal cross section for better grip and better performance in the wall. 50cm 55cm 60cm weight. Black diamond raven ice axe. 50cm 348 grams 12 ounces rating.

84 95 size 60 cm 65 cm 70 cm 75 cm. The raven pro along with the rest of the raven family are among the most comfortable ice axes to carry. Special offers and product promotions. Grivel gzero axe 66 black 4 6 out of 5 stars 46.

The unique integrated angled spike plunges easily in snowy couloirs and the investment cast. No model is as much of a blend between a traditional ice axe and an ice tool than the petzl sum tec and that s a good thing. Petzl glacier lightweight performance ice axe for glacier travel 4 9 out of 5 stars 86. Technical mountaineering ice axe ultra light black diamond the raven pro is our technical mountaineering axe.

4 75 36 rated 4 75 out of 5 with 36 reviews. This item ships for free. It s right down there in terms of shaving off ounces. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item.

The updated geometry of the blade purlin and pick ensures safer placements whether you are carving steps or advancing over crevasse ridden. Built with a streamlined design and lightweight materials the black diamond raven ultra ice axe is ideal for ski mountaineering missions descending off alpine rock climbs or those just in case situations that involve short sections of glacier travel. Black diamond raven ice axe with grip anodized light gray 4 6 out of 5 stars 77. The sum tec is the brainchild of the late ueli steck along.

The raven pro has all the same features but is two ounces lighter and a bit more expensive.